General
Information
Handbook
For units associated with part time
and flexible learning:
Undergraduate diplomas and degrees
Postgraduate taught certificates,
diplomas and degrees
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
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1. 0 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Diploma and Degree Level Modules ........................................................ 4
1.2 Attendance for Professional Interest/Development .................................. 4
1.3 Attendance Requirement - Level 3 Courses ............................................ 4
2.0 General Information for New Students ............................................................. 4
2.1 Start times ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Car Parking ............................................................................................ 5
2.3 Smoking ................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Health and Safety Code of Practice ......................................................... 5
2.5 Safety/Attendance Register ..................................................................... 5
2.6 Notice Board ........................................................................................... 5
2.7 Fire Procedure ........................................................................................ 5
2.8 Fire Lectures .......................................................................................... 5
2.9 In case of sickness ................................................................................. 5
2.10 Leave of Absence................................................................................... 5
2.11 Opting-Out of study sessions ................................................................. 5
2.12 Unit evaluation ...................................................................................... 5
2.13 Library facilities ..................................................................................... 6
2.14 Ucards .................................................................................................... 6
2.15 Computer Facilities and CICS Packs ................................................... 6
2.16 IT Support ............................................................................................. 6
2.17 Students General Handbook ................................................................ 7
2.18 Canteen/Refreshment Facilities ............................................................. 7
2.19 Complaints procedure .......................................................................... 7
2.20 Student welfare
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2.21 Change of Address ............................................................................... 7
2.22 Change of Name .................................................................................. 7
2.23 Personal Development Plan ................................................................... 7
2.24 Student representation ........................................................................... 8
2.25 The academic skills hub (TASH) ............................................................ 8
2.26 Maths and Statistical Help……………………………………………………8
2.27 Recording lectures...................................................................................8
2.28 Disability Support……………………………………………………………...8
3.0 Assessment
3.1 Tutorial Support ........................................................................................ 8
3.2 Assessment Calendar .............................................................................. 8
3.3 Format of Assignments ............................................................................ 8
3.4 Anonymous Marking ............................................................................... 9
3.5 Submitting Work ..................................................................................... 9
3.6 Handing in course work ............................................................................ 9
3.7 Confidentiality ........................................................................................... 9
3.8 Extensions .............................................................................................. 9
3.9 University Marking Strategy ................................................................... 10
3.10 Notification of results ............................................................................ 10
3.11 How to access results .......................................................................... 10
3.12 Failure to meet the required standard ................................................. 10
3.12a Failure at 1st attempt .......................................................................... 10
3.12b Failure at 2nd attempt .......................................................................... 11
3.12c Failure to Attend/ Failure to Submit .................................................... 11
3.13 Right of Appeal ..................................................................................... 11
3.14 Appeals procedure ............................................................................... 11
3.15 Plagiarism and collusion ...................................................................... 11
3.15a Self-Plagiarism ................................................................................. 11
3.15b Plagiarism work package ................................................................... 11
3.16 Exceeding the work limit ...................................................................... 12
3.17 Return of Assignments ......................................................................... 12
3.18 Feedback .............................................................................................. 12
3.19 Withdrawal from a unit/programme ...................................................... 12
4.0 Degree Classification ........................................................................................ 13
5.0 Special Circumstances .................................................................................... 13
6.0 Receiving your Diploma/Degree certificates .................................................. 13
7.0 The Sheffield graduate Award...........................................................................13
8.0 The Sheffield Graduate Attributes....................................................................13
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9.0 The Higher Education Achievement record.....................................................13
Appendices
Appendix 1 ................................................................. Subject Group Leaders
Appendix 2 ................................. Programme Secretaries/Programme Codes
Appendix 3 .................................................... Sample Assignment Title Page
Appendix 4: ..................................................... Extension/LoA Request Form
Appendix 5 ............................................................................ Marking Criteria
Appendix 6 .................................................................... Harvard Referencing
Appendix 7 ....................................................................... Electronic Journals
Appendix 8 ................................................................. Plagiarism Action Guide
Appendix 9………..................Standards for the provision of formative feedback
Appendix 10..............................................................Graduate attribute mapping
Appendix 11...................................................................... Recording of lectures
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Introduction and First Day Information
This handbook is for students taking units delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. It is designed
to give general information relevant to all learning beyond registration(LBR) units and programmes.
If you have any queries please contact the person who is to be your unit leader (See the unit handbook for
this) or contact your Subject Group Leader (See appendix 1).
1.1
Availability of Modules
Most students attending units taught by the School of Nursing and Midwifery will have been authorised by
their managers/LBR leads and funded by NHS Yorkshire and the Humber. A list of the units available is
provided in the Our Courses brochure available from the Programme Coordinators. The availability of these
units will change from one academic year to another. Please see www.sheffield.ac.uk/snm and click on
prospective undergraduate/postgraduate students depending upon your intended level of study for current
units.
You may only take the units that have been purchased for you. Each unit is purchased individually, and you
must take the units purchased for you on the dates and level at which they have been purchased. (The only
exception is if a level 5 (Degree level) module has been purchased for you and you do not have sufficient
level 6 credit to allow you to take it).
Units may be self-funded if places are available. A brochure outlining those offered is available from the
General Office at Barber House Annexe. You would need to contact the Admissions Department for
information about availability and fees.
Please ensure before you apply that there are no regulations for your programme that could prevent
you accessing a particular unit. Some units may require that you have undertaken and had the
ratified results of other units prior to commencement.
If you successfully complete sufficient units you will obtain a Diploma or a Degree: BMedSci (Hons)
/MMedSci award.
Undergraduate Students:
120 credits at level 5 are required for the award of a diploma and 120 credits at both level 5 and 6 are
required for a honours degree (240 in total).
Postgraduate students
60 level 7 credits are required for the award of a postgraduate certificate
120 level 7 credits are required for the award of a postgraduate diploma
180 level 7 credits are required for the award of MMedSci
Each certificate, diploma or degree has its own programme code as identified in appendix 2. You will be
registered against one of these codes even if you only attend one module. If you wish to complete the
degree the specific regulations may apply and these can be found on the University web site:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/govern/calendar/regshtml/regs.html under the heading “Nursing and Midwifery
undergraduate”. Here you will find the units it is necessary to complete, the regulations governing the
programme including time limits and the rules regarding APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).
The specifications for individual programmes can be found on the university website:
www.shef.ac.uk/govern/calendar/progspec/nur.html
To attain a Diploma, B Med Sci (Hons) or MMedSci on a part time basis you must complete
the programme of study within 5 years of the start date. The start date is the date of
registration of the first unit you undertook
1.2
Attendance for Professional Interest/Development
Attendance for professional development is no longer permitted. You must undertake the assessment for
each unit you are registered on otherwise a fail to submit/attend will be awarded and this may have
implications for further study
1.3
Attendance Requirement
For all units on Learning beyond registration programmes (excluding dissertation and distance learning
units) there is an 80% attendance requirement at taught sessions. Please contact your unit leader if you
have not been able to attend sessions as you may be unable to submit your work for assessment, be
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awarded a 0 grade for submitted work or have credit withheld for failing to engage appropriately with the
programme. It is important that you attend taught sessions as the content delivered is required to enable you
to meet the learning outcomes in the assessment of theory/practice.
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General information for new students
2.1
Start times
The start time of your programme and subsequent days unless otherwise negotiated is generally 0930
hours. Taught sessions aim to finish by 1530 hours in order to provide students with the opportunity to
access library facilities.
2.2
Car Parking
Car parking is available on the both the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals sites as pay and
display. There is also pay and display parking at the Francis Newton further up for Barber House but there
are time limits on this
2.3
Smoking
The buildings in the University are designated no smoking areas.
2.4
Health and Safety Code of Practice
The University is committed to provide as required by law a safe environment whilst you are a student on its
premises. The code of practice booklet can be found at http://www.shef.ac.uk/safety/codes and this outlines
your responsibilities regarding Health and Safety whilst you are on the course therefore you should take time
to read this booklet.
2.5
Safety/Attendance Register
When attending taught study days, all course members must sign the register which will be brought into
class by the Lecturer. This register is used to check who is on site in case of fire and other emergencies, as
well as for attendance monitoring and reporting.
2.6
Notice Board
New information about your course will be displayed on the student notice-board from time to time. It is your
responsibility to check it regularly for new information.
2.7
Fire Procedure
The assembly point will depend on the site. Please ensure you are aware of this on your first day.
Information on what you should do in case of fire is contained in the University's Health and Safety Code of
Practice booklet.
2.8
Fire Lectures
It is the individual course member's responsibility to be aware of fire policy and attend relevant fire lectures
whilst on their clinical placements.
2.9
In case of sickness
If you are ill during study time you need to inform the programme coordinator for the programme you are
registered on (Please see appendix 2). If sickness occurs during clinical time you must inform the clinical
area as well as the relevant programme co-ordinator.
2.10
Leave of Absence
Details of Leave of Absence procedures can be found at: www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/record/leave.html.The
generally accepted position is that leave for up to one year may be granted for genuine personal, family,
medical or financial reasons. Please be aware that the award must still be completed within the required
time frame.
If you require a leave of absence please submit a request form as in appendix 4 outlining the reasons and
length of time required to Mrs Tracey Pacan, the assessments officer, who will present it for consideration by
the pre-assessment board. You should not arrange this with any other individual within the school as this will
not be valid.
2.11
Opting-Out of study sessions
If you wish to opt out of a particular session you will need to demonstrate that you have already met the
learning outcomes for that session. This must be done by prior negotiation at least one week before the
session with the relevant unit leader. Negotiation slips, available from the relevant Programme Coordinator
as identified in appendix 2, are to be used to negotiate out of sessions.
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Any course member who does not attend the study sessions without prior negotiation, or who has not
informed the programme coordinator or the lecturer, will be regarded as being absent. The School of
Nursing and Midwifery may be required to give information regarding course attendance to the NHS
Yorkshire and the Humber/East Midlands which purchase courses on behalf of NHS Trusts.
2.12
Unit evaluation
Whilst you are a student, you will have opportunities to evaluate the quality of your programme of study and
its individual units. Student evaluation is an essential part of assuring the quality of departments’ provision
and provides us with essential feedback on your experiences of your programmes of study.
All programme evaluation is subject to university policy. Course evaluation is conducted formally at the end
of each unit. Evaluations are collected to form part of a report that is submitted to the Board of Studies
which meets annually and make recommendations based on the findings. The following issues are usually
addressed:
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The overall coherence and content of your programme;
Tutorial support;
Assessment deadlines and feedback;
Appropriateness of the teaching methods;
Availability and suitability of learning resources.
We will endeavour to provide you with feedback on the issues that students have raised through the
evaluation process and how we are addressing these. It is important that we receive a good response rate
to student evaluations, as your feedback is an essential part of helping us to maintain the quality of teaching
and learning provision, and may benefit you and future students. Quality reviews of departments’ teaching
and learning consistently demonstrate ways in which student feedback often does lead to changes being
made to units and programmes.
You may wish to nominate a representative to discuss outstanding issues at a Board of Studies (See 2.24)
2.13
Library facilities
The University has a comprehensive range of library facilities. Details can be obtained by consulting the
university web site at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/
2.14
Ucards
As part of your registration with the University you will receive a UCard from the University which will enable
you to access the University's libraries, computing facilities and also to benefit from student discounts.
These are not normally posted to you but are collected from the relevant programme coordinator. There is a
replacement charge if you lose your UCard, which currently stands at £5.00.
Your Ucard can be obtained in one of two ways:
a)
you may complete a form that will be sent at the time you are offered a place on a
programme. In this case your UCard will be sent to you directly.
b)
you may pick up the UCard yourself from Corporate Information and Computing Services
(CICS) at Hounsfield Road, once you have been registered. In this case please contact
CICS first on 0114 222 1111 to check that your card is ready.
If you are fully registered and do not have a UCard, or your UCard has expired, you can obtain one from the
Student Services Information Desk in the Students' Union. You will need your registration number and some
identification e.g. your expired UCard.
If you are considering taking further units in the Diploma, B Med Sci or MMedSci pathways, please keep
your UCard.
Please ensure you are in receipt of a UCard as soon as possible as not having one does NOT
automatically entitle you to an extension on assessment submission.
2.15
Computer Facilities and CICS Packs
As part of your registration the University provides you with a computer account which gives access to
computing facilities, library services and student information.
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If CICS judge that you are a new student with the University, they will issue you with a CICS pack early in
your first unit. This gives you a username, a password, and a brief guide to logging on to your account and
to some of the services available.
Your account and CICS Pack needs to be kept current and you should keep them safe until you have
finished your programme. If you lose your account details, or if CICS have not sent you a pack, you will
need to go to the CICS Centre in Hounsfield Road with your UCard to arrange a new account. Alternatively
you can ring extension 21111 (0114 222 1111) to try and arrange a new account.
2.16
IT Support
The University does not provide individual tuition for IT. There is a pack available giving some guidance please ask the leader of your unit.
2.17
Students General Handbook
Copies are available from the Union Buildings. This contains useful information regarding resources
available for disabled students, financial support and other helpful sources.
2.18
Canteen/Refreshment Facilities
A student kitchen can be found in the basement of Barber House. Students should not use the other
kitchens designated for staff
Snacks and drinks are available from a number of outlets on Glossop Road and the Royal Hallamshire
Hospital has a number of catering facilities that can be accessed by students.
Drinks and food should not be taken into class.
2.19
Complaints Procedure
Details of the complaints procedure are available in the Students' Charter which can be located at
http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/charter
2.20
Student Welfare
The Students' Union is located on Western Bank, a little way along from the Children's Hospital and next to
the Octagon Centre. Students who would like help in the following areas can go to the Students Services
Information Desk in the Students' Union.
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academic (reviews, appeals)
finance (funding, hardship, benefits, debt, disability, council tax, some employment issues)
housing (contracts, repairs, eviction, university accommodation)
international students (immigration, asylum, leave to remain, public funds)
harassment
learning disabilities – please contact Students Services Information Desk
The number of the Student Services Information Desk is 0114 222 1299, email ssid@sheffield.ac.uk, and
their homepage is located on http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/ or can be accessed at present from the University
Home Page (http://www.shef.ac.uk) by clicking on "Current Students".
Student counselling services are available and details of this can be found at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/counselling/students
However, it should be noted that students able to access such services through their employer are not
normally eligible for university services.
2.21
Change of Address
If you change your address or your next of kin, you are expected as a University student to change these
details yourself on your personal record using your computer account and password. Go to
http://Sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/ However, if you do not wish to do this, you can obtain an amendment form from
your programme coordinator who will send the form off for you.
Please remember that it is not the teachers' responsibility to deal with any changes in students' personal
details.
As your programme may last several months or years, it is imperative that you update your personal
details or important correspondence may not reach you.
2.22
Change of Name
If you change your name during the course, you will need to provide a copy of relevant documentation, e.g.
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a marriage certificate, to change your record.
2.23
Personal Development Plan
On completion of a programme of study (i.e. diploma, B Med Sci or MMedSci) you will be offered the
opportunity of completing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with your personal tutor. This provides you
with the chance to discuss career choices and the most fitting academic profile.
When your programme of study is ratified by the Board of Examiners a letter will be automatically generated
and sent to you explaining the action you need to take if you want to complete a PDP.
Please note that if you want to undertake a PDP prior to this time then please discuss this with your
Personal Lecturer.
2.24
Student representation
The University places great value on the opinions of its students and there are numerous opportunities for
you to get involved at both departmental and faculty level, here you can have your say and also to represent
the views of other students. These opportunities are supplemented by a range of surveys and evaluations
which you will be invited to participate in.
In particular you are directed to the following website that will enable you to make comment on issues that
will contribute to discussion at the Staff Student Committee or the Board of Studies.
http://uspace.shef.ac.uk/clearspace/community/mdh/snm/students/part-time_students
2.25
The academic skills hub
(TASH) can be accessed by students seeking to develop academic skills. This can be found at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/tash
2.26
Maths and Statistics Help
(MASH) can be accessed by students seeking help with numeracy and statistics. This can be found at:
www.sheffield.sheffield.ac.uk/mash
2.27
Recording of lectures
The recording of lectures is only permitted in certain circumstances. Please use the form in appendix 11 to
negotiate this with the lecturer responsible for the session(s) you wish to record.
2.28
Disability Support
The Disability and Dyslexia (DDSS) is a friendly and confidential service at The University of Sheffield. The
DDSS provide support and advice to students with disabilities, with the aim to enable all students to access
their studies and university services. Find out more about the support on offer by visiting their webpages at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability
or contact David Reid, the School of Nursing and Midwifery's Disability Liaison Officer
(d.reid@sheffield.ac.uk).
Mobile phones and computers must not be used to record lectures.
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Assessment
Note that all students seeking academic credit are registered against a Certificate, Diploma or
Degree programme. You have five years to complete a full degree programme. Post graduate
certificates and diplomas are 2 years each when registered on a part-time basis. The start date is the
date you register for your first unit. If you are unsure about this please contact your programme
leader/ coordinator.
Each unit of the programme will be formally assessed. Each unit is assessed individually; please see the
individual unit handbook for information on this. Students must be successful in the assessment, whether
theoretical, clinical or OSCE, to be awarded a pass for the unit.
All students are permitted two attempts at any summative assessment. Please note that all second attempts
can only be awarded a maximum of 40 for undergraduate programme and 50 for postgraduate programmes
using the marking scales in appendix 5. However, feedback sheets will provide the grade that it would have
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been awarded as well as the capped grade along with information and advice on your academic progress.
3.1
Tutorial Support
All students will be provided with the name of a tutor for the unit they are undertaking. The named tutor will
be responsible for providing your tutorial support for that unit. If they are not available for periods of 5 days
or more e.g. due to annual leave, then they will provide you with the name of a designated tutor to cover
your support in their absence.
Please see the guidance in Appendix 9 regarding the provision of support and feedback.
"Please note that correspondence by email between yourself and any member of staff at the
university will be via your university email account and not your home/work email address".
3.2
Assessment Calendar
A copy of the current assessment calendar is available on the student notice board so that you can see the
dates of moderation and publication of results for all assessed work.
3.3
Format of Assignments
When you hand in your assignment, you need to use a specific format (see Appendix 3). The programme
codes are given at the back of this handbook (see Appendix 2) and the unit code is available from your
module handbook. Your assignment should have a soft cover, not a ring binder or any other hard cover.
Individual pages should not be in plastic covers or wallets.
Work submitted in ring binders that would fit into a soft cover will not be accepted by programme
coordinators.
Please ensure that your assignments are complete before submission i.e. all pages are numbered
and none are missing, reference list is included etc. University policy dictates that students will not
be contacted if work is submitted incomplete but that it will be marked as seen/submitted.
Please note that you are required to use the Harvard referencing system for your assignments. Guidelines
for this can be found in appendix 6. Guidelines for the citing of electronic journals can be found in Appendix
7.
3.4
Anonymous Marking
It is University policy that assignments are marked anonymously, if this is appropriate. Please therefore
ensure that the front page of your assignment does not include your name or personal tutor’s name.
Use only your Registration number to identify yourself.
3.5
Submitting Work
All summative work should be submitted in hard copy as above. An electronic copy MUST also be
included in the form of a disc/memory stick. This should be identified with your name, registration number,
assignment title, module number and date of submission. If an electronic copy of the assignment is not
submitted you will be contacted and your work not processed or result published until the electronic copy is
received.
3.6
Handing in course work
All course work should be handed in on or before the submission date to the relevant programme secretary
as identified in Appendix 2 at Barber House, 387 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HQ. Please ensure you
obtain a receipt for your work. It is advisable for you to retain a copy of course work. All work should include
your Student Registration Number (See Appendix 3 for an example of the assignment title page). Office
hours are 0900 – 1700 and submissions will only be accepted between 0900 and 1500.
Submission may be made by post as long as the postmark is dated no later than the date of submission.
You are advised to use recorded delivery if you are submitting in this way. A receipt will be sent to you by
post or confirmatory email.
You can also submit work via a drop box located in the student social space in Barber House. You should
complete and attach a receipt for coursework form and deposit this along with the work. The box will be
emptied at 1500hrs on the date of submission and any work deposited after this time will be marked as a fail
to submit. The work will be retained and marked as a second attempt and awarded a capped grade relevant
to the level of study.
COURSEWORK SHOULD BE HANDED IN BY 1500HRS ON THE DATE OF SUBMISSION.
3.7
Confidentiality
Individuals and institutions should not be named in assignments, neither should data be collected from
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patients, relatives or staff for assignments unless it is a requirement of the unit and appropriate approval has
been granted.
Information that is not in the public domain, that identifies individuals or institutions or that is subject to
copyright should not be included in appendices. Should this occur the work will be returned to the student
and will require resubmitting with the identified information removed within seven days.
3.8
Extensions
If any student feels they have circumstances preventing them from completing assessed work and feel they
need an extension, they should formally request this in writing using the request form in appendix 4. This
should be sent to the assessments officer, Mrs Tracey Pacan, no later than 1 week before the submission
date of the assessment. This will be considered by the pre-assessment board who will inform you of the
outcome. Requests should not be submitted to any other member of support staff or academic staff,
or arrangements made outside of this board as these would not be valid. In addition verbal agreements
should not be made between students and lecturers as these would not be regarded as valid by the
examinations board.
Please note:
The following are not normally considered as mitigating circumstances:
 Work related issues
 Annual Leave
 Concurrent assessments
 Non-receipt of UCard
 Computer problems. You are advised to:
o Back up work on disc
o Email your assignment/work to your university account so that you can pick work up
on the university system
PLEASE NOTE THAT EXTENSIONS MUST BE APPLIED FOR IN WRITING AND YOU SHOULD
ENSURE YOU HAVE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THE NEW SUBMISSION DATE OTHERWISE A
FAIL TO SUBMIT WILL BE MARKED ON YOUR RECORDS.
3.9
University Marking Strategy
Assignments are initially marked by a member of the module teaching team using the marking criteria and
feedback sheet as found in Appendix 5. All fails and borderline assignments are then internally moderated
along with a 20% sample of the remaining work. A similar sample is then sent to an external examiner
whose role it is to comment on the quality of both the work and the marking. All ratified results are then
published approximately 6-8 weeks after the submission date.
Further clarification on this issue is contained within the University of Sheffield Ordinances and Regulations
relating to programmes of study in all Faculties.
3.10
Notification of results
Assignment results will be published once per month by the assessments office located at the School of
Nursing and Midwifery. The dates of publication will be in your unit handbook. To ensure anonymity,
registration numbers instead of names are used to identify students on results lists.
Results are displayed on the notice board on the ground floor of the Barber House annexe after 1100 on
Mondays. Results will also be published on the University website on Mondays after 1300. On bank
holidays results will be published on the following working day.
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How to access results
Go to the ‘myResults’ website at http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/exams/results
Click on ‘myResults’on the right hand side of that page
Log in to the page with your University username and password to access your results.
3.12
Failure to meet the required standard
The pass mark for undergraduate programmes is 40 on the 100 point scale
The pass mark for postgraduate programmes is 50 on the 100 point scale.
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The marking criteria for these levels can be found in appendix 5
3.12a Failure at 1st attempt
Students will receive correspondence from the School outlining their progress to date, and implications on
their programme, if they are unsuccessful at a 1st attempt. A report of the student’s progress will also be
sent to the Faculty., and the student will receive correspondence from Faculty in relation to receiving this
report.
Students are advised to seek further tutorial support and may be offered a learning contract to facilitate their
further development and achievement, and a new submission/examination date will be set by the Board of
Examiners.
3.12b Failure at 2nd attempt
Students will receive correspondence from the School advising them that they have exhausted all
opportunities at that assignment/examination, and are therefore ineligible to receive an academic award for
the programme of study they are currently registered for.
3.12c Failure to Attend/ Failure to Submit
If you cannot attend a unit (see attendance requirements) for which you have been registered, you should
withdraw from the unit and confirm this in writing (Please see 3.19). If you do not do this, your two attempts
at the assessment will be published as “Fail to Submit” and you will then be deemed to have failed your
programme of study. This can affect future study at the University of Sheffield.
Failure to attend or submit work will be notified to NHS South Yorkshire and Humber/East Midlands, if
appropriate, and they may wish to take further action.
3.13
Right of Appeal
Following notification of the decision of the Committee, you have 14 days in which to appeal against this, if
you so wish. This will involve a complete re-hearing of the case by the Appeals Committee of the Senate.
3.14
Appeals procedure
Details for appeals are available at Student Services or via their web page at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid
3.15
Plagiarism and collusion (use of unfair means)
Plagiarism is passing off others’ work as your own, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to your benefit.
The work can include ideas, compositions, designs, images, computer code, and, of course, words. This list
is not exhaustive. The benefit accrued could be, for example, an examination grade or the award of a
research degree.
Collusion is a form of plagiarism where two or more people work together to produce a piece of work all or
part of which is then submitted by each of them as their own individual work.
Both plagiarism and collusion are strictly forbidden. Students are warned that the piece of work affected may
be given a grade of zero, which in some cases will entail failure in the examination/assignment for the
relevant unit or degree. The student may also be referred to the University Discipline Committee.
Submitted material must be a candidate’s own original work. Where other material is used, the candidate
shall state the source(s) from which the information is derived and the extent to which the candidate has
made use of the work of others. Work submitted on disc/electronically may be screened by the “turnitin”
system used by the University to detect if plagiarism may have occurred. Work submitted is identified only by
the student registration number and unit code. If it is identified that plagiarism may have occurred the work
may be awarded a fail grade and the student will be required to attend for a formal review of progress. For
further details regarding the regulations related to the progress of students please refer to
www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/procedures/appendixv.html
For further information on the use of unfair means please see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/lets/design/unfair
3.15a Self-Plagiarism
You cannot submit the same or a similar piece of work of your own to obtain more than one grade on
different units.
3.15b Plagiarism work package
You are advised to complete the plagiarism work package that is designed to help you use literature
appropriately in academic work and avoid plagiarism occurring. This can be found at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/snm/current/ Under Information for undergraduate CPD students.
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3.16 Exceeding the word limit
Please make yourself aware of the word limit for assessed coursework. Work that is submitted with the
numbers of words falling outside the set boundaries (eg 4500 – 5000 words) or outside the +/- 10%
parameter of a stated wordage (eg 3500 words) will automatically receive a 0 grade on the marking scale
even if the work is of a pass standard. Please ensure you state the word limit on the front cover of the
assignment as identified in appendix 3.
The word count includes the first to last words of the text including direct quotes and references. The word
count does not include reference lists and annexes/appendices.
3.17
Return of Assignments
Please note the following.
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Students are expected to collect their own work any time after the date of publication . At this
point they will be supplied with their assignment and the mark sheet that will identify the grade,
the feedback and the names/signatures of the marker/moderator- if students wish to have their
assignments posted back to them, they should include a STAMPED ADDRESSED A4 ENVELOPE
WITH POSTAGE suitable for at least 100g weight with any work submitted. If the postage is
insufficient, only part of the assignment will be posted back e.g. covers will be discarded.
Work that is not collected or paid to be posted back will be disposed of six months after the end of the
course.
Assignments should always be handed in with soft covers. Please note that hard covers e.g. ring
binders or lever arch files will not be posted back unless the postage is enough to cover this.
Assignment pages should not be put in individual plastic document wallets or inserts.
Students should always keep a copy of their work.
Portfolios
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Portfolios must be collected and will not normally be posted back.
Portfolios that are not collected will be disposed of six months after the end of the course.
Original certificates or important documents should not be included in the portfolio, only photocopies.
3.18
Feedback
You will be provided with formative feedback on drafts as per the guidance in appendix 9
You should expect to receive summative written feedback on all non-invigilated course work any time after
the date of publication as stated on the assessment calendar. If you would like additional feedback from the
marker it is your responsibility to organise a meeting for this with the marker. Feedback should explain why
you have received a particular grade, the strengths and weaknesses of the work and note on how the work
could be improved. You should use this information to improve your performance in subsequent
assessments.
If your assessment was an invigilated examination you can request to see your paper with your personal
teacher present who will give you verbal feedback on performance; this should be followed up by written
feedback. You should utilise this feedback to improve your performance at subsequent examinations.
3.19
Withdrawal from a unit/programme
If you wish to withdraw from a unit or programme you are advised to:
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Check this is satisfactory with your Trust LBR lead
Writing to the Programme Coordinator stating that you are withdrawing and where possible state the
unit/programme codes and/or titles.
You are advised that failure to submit an assignment or writing to say that the assignment will not be
submitted is NOT acceptable as a substitute for notification of withdrawal.
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Degree Classification
Undergraduate Programmes
Students undertaking the Degree programme will receive an overall classification. The grades awarded for
all coursework apart from those identified in the non-medical prescribing handbook contribute to the
classification of your degree.
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The procedures for determining classification can be found at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssd/sas/guides/examination/classification.html
Some BMedSci programmes, particularly those that do not have a level two component, will have
classifications calculated using the mean score of level three work.
For a honours degree you will need 120 credits at level 5 and 120 credits at level 6. The level 6 credits must
all have been achieved at the University of Sheffield (With APEL permitted as per regulations).
In some case a non honours degree may be awarded if you achieve 120 credits at level 5 and 60 credits at
level 6 all credit must have been achieved at the University of Sheffield. (With APEL permitted as per
regulations).
Work submitted for AP(E)L is not given a mark and will therefore not contribute to the overall
classification.
Post Graduate Programmes
The Examiners may in their discretion recommend the award of a mark of distinction or merit to a candidate
for a Master’s degree, such that
a) A candidate who obtains a weighted mean grade of not less than 69.5 in the Examination as a
whole and a grade of not less than 69.5 in units to the value of not less than 90 credits, including the
dissertation, may be recommended for the award of the Degree with distinction; and
b) A candidate who obtains a weighted mean grade of not less than 59.5 in the Examination as a who
and a grade of not less than 59.5 in units to the value of not less than 90 credits, including the
dissertation, may be recommended for the award of the Degree with merit.
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Special Circumstances
If you feel that you have had medical or personal circumstances that may have affected performance in
examinations or assessments you should download the "special circumstances" form to be found at
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/forms/special.html and complete this after reading the explanatory notes. .
The completed form should then be handed to the assessments officer, Mrs Tracey Pacan no later than 2
weeks before the examinations board at which your work is to be considered.
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Receiving your Diploma/Degree Certificates
If you complete sufficient modules, you will receive a University Diploma/Degree.
After your Diploma/Degree results have been finally ratified, your details are sent to the University's
Ceremonies Office and progession to the conferment of your award is no longer within the remit of the
School of Nursing and Midwifery.
The Ceremonies Office use the address they have on the University's central computer to contact you
before the conferment ceremony. They will write to you giving you the option of either attending the
ceremony or receiving your certificate through the post. The ceremony takes place only once a year, so it
may be a substantial period of time after handing in your last piece of work before you hear anything.
It is therefore ESSENTIAL to ensure that we have your correct address. This must also be an address that
will be safe to receive post for many months after you complete your course. If you think you might move, it
might be a good idea to give the University a relative's or friend's address rather than your current address
after your course is finished.
If you wish to ring the Ceremonies Office, the Student Enquires number is (0114) 222 8893.
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The Sheffield Graduate Award (Undergraduate students only)
The Sheffield Graduate Award recognises valuable skills and experience gained at university outside your
degree course.
This prestigious award is open to all students, bringing an extra dimension to your qualifications when you
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graduate, enriching your personal development and substantially boosting your career prospects.
By giving you valuable and sometimes challenging experience in areas including enterprise, work
experience, community volunteering and international relations, it proves that you are not only academically
competent, but someone whose mature, outward looking and positive outlook will be a real asset to any
organisation.
One of the University’s most important objectives is to encourage in our students a commitment to personal
growth, self - improvement, enterprise and life skills development – contributing to the distinctive qualities of
the typical Sheffield graduate. The Sheffield Graduate Award is a great way to prove that you too are a
distinctive Sheffield-graduate.
Taking part in The Sheffield Graduate Award could turn out to be an important step towards a successful
and fulfilling future. It may even inspire the career direction you eventually choose.
For further information please go to www.sheffield.ac.uk/the sheffieldgraduateaward/
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The Sheffield Graduate Attributes (Undergraduate students only)
By the time they graduate our students will have gained an impressive range of knowledge and skills,
obtained through their studies and by the additional activities they undertake whilst at the University. We
want these achievements to be clear to all, so we have identified 'The Sheffield Graduate' attributes. We
aim to enable all of our graduates to demonstrate that they are:
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knowledgeable in their subject
a skilled and ethical researcher
a critical, analytical and creative thinker
an entrepreneurial problem solver
information literate
skilled in the use of IT
an efficient planner and time manager
a flexible team worker
an accomplished communicator
an independent learner
an active citizen who respects diversity
culturally agile and able to work in multinational settings
professional and adaptable
well rounded, reflective, self aware and self motivated
competent in applying their skills and knowledge
This definition provides current students with clear goals for their time at the University and provides staff
with a framework for identifying how they can best work with and support students in achieving these. To
find out more about attributes, please see www.sheffield.ac.uk/sheffieldgraduate
Appendix 10 has the Sheffield Graduate Attributes and the Faculty of Medicine dentistry and Health
Graduate Attributes mapped against opportunities in the programmes we offer.
9 The Higher Education Achievement Report (Undergraduate students only)
The University is committed to recognising the wide range of curricular and extra-curricular learning
experiences that students gain during their time at Sheffield. It is therefore introducing a new kind of degree
transcript that will be offered to all new undergraduate students from September 2012: the Higher Education
Achievement Report or ‘HEAR’. This transcript has been developed over the past four years, through a
national project involving other universities, employers and students.
You will be issued with your HEAR alongside your degree certificate. As well as including your degree
classification, an overview of your qualification and a list of your modules and grades, the HEAR will include
more detailed information about your chosen course. It will also give details of non-academic achievements
that the University or the Students’ Union can verify, to provide you with a broad picture of your university
achievements. These might include additional modules you have taken (e.g. a language course), awards
such as the Sheffield Graduate Award or Skills for Work Certificate, and other extra-curricular activities
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such as volunteering or mentoring.
You will have the opportunity to view your HEAR as it grows during your time at Sheffield. You can use it as
support for the Sheffield Graduate Development Programme, by providing a basis for reviewing your
progress and thinking about your personal development. You are also encouraged to refer to your HEAR in
discussions with your personal tutor and the Careers Service, to help you identify and articulate the skills
you are gaining, and reflect on how you can build on these to achieve your future goals.
The University will issue you with an ‘interim’ HEAR at various points during your degree, and you can share
this with employers and others to provide evidence of your university achievements as you begin to apply for
internships, jobs or further study. You are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to gain recognition
for activities you undertake outside the curriculum. This will help you demonstrate how you have made the
most of your time at university, and gained valuable skills and experience that will enhance your
employability and help you achieve your potential. There will of course be some things that the University
cannot verify. However, employers are aware of this and will be equally interested in how you present
yourself in CVs, personal statements, portfolios and interviews. If you refer to your additional activities and
achievements in these other documents and during interviews, you will not be disadvantaged – and if you
have used your HEAR to help you think about where you want to go and how all of your skills and
experiences prepare you for this, you will be well set to impress!
For more information about the HEAR, visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/hear
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APPENDICES
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Appendix 1
Subject Group Leaders
The Teaching and Support Services Team
Please leave a message on voicemail or send an email if you cannot reach the course teacher.
Subject Group
Subject Group
Leader
E-Mail
Telephone
Ongoing and Supportive
Care for the Adult
Sally Underwood
s.underwood@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222066
Management, Leadership
and Organisational
Effectiveness
Mick Ashman
m.ashman@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222034
Promoting Evidence Based
Practice
Derek Darling
d.darling@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222041
Acute, High Dependency and
Critical Care
Tracey Moore
tracey.moore@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222056
Cardiac Care in the Acute
and Primary Care setting
Mac MacIntosh
m.j.macintosh@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222054
Neonate, children, family and
public health
Angela Thurlby
a.thurlby@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222063
Mental Health and Cognitive
Difficulties
Sally Underwood
s.underwood@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222066
Assessments officer
Tracey Pacan
t.m.pacan@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222058
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Appendix 2
UG Programme Co-ordinators/
Programme Codes
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Code
NURU213
NURU204
NURU132
NURU206
NURU280
NURU212
Title
CPD in Nursing and Midwifery
Diploma in Acute and Critical Care
Diploma in Clinical Practice
Diploma in Care of the Newborn
Diploma in Children’s Nursing Practice
Diploma in Learning Disability Practice
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
NURU213
CPD in Nursing and Midwifery
NURU276
BMedSci (Hons) Acute and Critical Care
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Acute, High Dependency
and Critical Care
NURU141
NURU129
NURU140
NURU128
NURU145
BMedSci (Hons) Ageing, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Ongoing and Supportive
Care
BMedSci (Hons) Primary Care and Public Health
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Primary Care and Public
Health
NURU130
NURU142
NURU144
NURU143
BMedSci (Hons) Sexual Health
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Sexual Health
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Neonatal Intensive Care
BMed Sci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies: Intensive Care of the Child
NURU08
BMedSci (Hons) Clinical Nursing Practice
NURU134
BMedSci (Hons) Mental Health Practice
Programme Co-odinators contact details
Andrea Lowery – a.l.lowery@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2053
Jane Bishop – b.j.bishop@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2037
Gary Toon – g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2064
Debbie Turner – d.a.turner@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2065
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Appendix 2
PGT Programme Co-ordinators/
Programme Codes
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Code
Title
Programme
Co-ordinator
Gary Toon
Contact
NURT86
PG Certificate in Long Term
Conditions
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
NURT78
PG Certificate in Neonatal Intensive
Care
Tina Allsopp
t.allsopp@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222033
NURT93
PG Diploma in Enhancing Neonatal
Practice
Tina Allsopp
t.allsopp@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222033
NURT94
PG Certificate in Cancer Care
Jane Bishop
b.j.bishop@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222037
NURT95
MMedSci in Nursing (Top Up)
Andrea Lowery
a.l.lowery@sheffield.ac.uk
01142222053
NURT69
MMedSci in Advancing Practice
Gary Toon
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
NURT80
MMedSci in Advanced Nursing
Studies
Gary Toon
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
NURT52/55
MMid/MMedSci in Maternity Care
Gary Toon
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
SNM626 Service Performance
Improvement Methodology for
Healthcare Professionals
SNM627 Service Performance
Mini Project for Healthcare
Professionals
Gary Toon
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
Gary Toon
g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 2222064
Programme Co-odinators contact details
Andrea Lowery – a.l.lowery@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2053
Jane Bishop – b.j.bishop@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2037
Gary Toon – g.toon@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2064
Debbie Turner – d.a.turner@sheffield.ac.uk – 0114 222 2065
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Appendix 3
Sample assignment title page
[Title]
Assignment: The Role of the Emergency
Nurse
Practitioner in the Accident and Emergency
Setting
[Student Registration
Number]
Registration No: 12345678
[Programme or Programme
Code]
NURU204 Diploma in Acute & Critical Care
[Unit Code and Title]
Unit: SNM265 Accident & Emergency
Practice
[Name of Unit Leader]
Unit Leader: Tracey Moore
[Wordage]
(4,550 words)
Some modules may use anonymous marking. If so, then your name or personal
teacher’s name should not appear on the front sheet. Your module handbook will
explain this.
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Appendix 4
Extension request form
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
PROFORMA FOR COMPLETION BY STUDENTS WHO WISH TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION TO
THEIR SUBMISSION DATE FOR ASSESSMENTS
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a written policy on the circumstances under which an
extension may be granted, which is strictly adhered to, as part of the process to ensure a fair and
consistent approach to assessment for all students.
An extension can only normally be granted in the following extenuating circumstances :
• Sickness: periods of sickness will qualify when supported by self-certification or a certificate
from a registered medical practitioner.
• Bereavement / Compassionate Leave: discussion with your personal academic supervisor /
course leader is required to agree an appropriate time frame, based on the number of days which
have been lost during the preparation of the work.
• Family Crises: this includes sickness in a close relative (partner, child, parent), marital
breakdown, accidents e.g. burglary, house fire.
Please complete this form giving any information that may help in deciding if an extension should be
granted regarding this assessment.
Student Name: __________________________ Registration Number: ______________________
Theory base: ____________________________Academic group: ___________________________
Programme of Study:
____________________Cohort:_________________________________
Programme Code (NURU Number):___________Unit of Study (SNMumber)________________
Asessment Due Date: _______________________Assessment Title:_______________________
Personal Tutor:_____________________________
Please give your reasons for requesting an extension below (including the dates that the issues has
been affecting you, what impact these circumstances have had regarding preparation for this
assessment etc…) continue overleaf if necessary…
Upon completion, please submit this form to Mrs Tracey Pacan in the assessments office, by NO LATER than 1 week
preceding the original submission date. A request made after this date will not be granted unless the circumstances are
genuinely unforeseen.
If an extension is granted, confirmation of the extension will be issued in writing by the assessments officer. When an extension
is granted, the work may not be marked according to the Assessment Calendar dates. Therefore, a publication date for results
may not be available.
School use only:
Upon receipt, the personal tutor should complete the ‘Request to extend assignment submission date form’ in line with website guidelines, attaching a copy of this document to the
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form.
Leave of Absence request form
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
PROFORMA FOR COMPLETION BY STUDENTS WHO WISH TO REQUEST A LEAVE OF
ABSENCE FROM THEIR PROGRAMME OF STUDY
You may need time off your course for various reasons. The University uses the term ‘leave
of absence’ for approved breaks lasting more than a week or two. During a period of leave
of absence you remain registered as a student but are not required to attend university or
undertake any course work/exams. It is worth considering if 
You need time to deal with health, personal or financial issues that are interfering with
your studies
Please complete this form giving any information that may help in deciding if a leave of
absence should be granted regarding this assessment.
Student Name: ________________ Registration Number: ______________________
Programme of Study:
_______________________ Cohort: _____________________
Programme Code (NUR Number):___________Unit of Study (SNM Number)___________
Assessment Due Date: _____________Assessment Title:__________________________
Personal Tutor: ______________________________
Please give your reasons for requesting a leave of absence below (including the dates that
the issues has been affecting you, what impact these circumstances have had regarding
preparation for this assessment etc…) continue overleaf if necessary…
Upon completion, please submit this form to the School Examinations Officer at any time before the
submission date.
A request made after this date will not be granted unless the circumstances are
genuinely unforeseen.
If a leave of absence is granted, confirmation will be issued in writing by the Schools Examination
Officer.
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Appendix 5
UG Marking criteria
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY, FACULTY OF
MEDICINE
MARKING CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Level 1
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Excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject area
demonstrated, supported by an extensive review of
appropriate literature.
A sound theoretical framework is apparent including critical
analysis and original interpretation of the key issues
Critical reflection on safe clinical practice is demonstrated
with evidence of an analytical approach to application of
appropriate literature.
Ideas are fluently expressed with a logical and focused
structure.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate.
Excellent use of literature and use of acknowledged
referencing systems.
Very good knowledge and understanding of the subject area
demonstrated. Key issues are identified and analysed clearly.
Evidence of wide reading and good use of appropriate
literature to support the discussion.
Critical reflection on clinical practice with application of
appropriate literature.
A well planned and organised piece of work.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate.
Very good use of acknowledged referencing system
Good knowledge and understanding of subject area
demonstrated.
Most key issues are clearly identified with some evidence of
analysis and supported by appropriate literature.
Clear evidence of reflection on clinical practice.
Work is organised and logical with good use of
acknowledged referencing systems.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly accurate.
Demonstrates knowledge of subject area showing evidence of
reading and understanding.
Most key issues are identified but limited attempts at analysis
Level 2
Level 3
80 - 100
80 - 100
80 - 100
60 - 79
60 - 79
50 - 59
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within the discussion.
Evidence of reflection on clinical practice which is
supported by appropriate literature.
Planning and organisation is evident with clear lines of
discussion.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly accurate.
Adequate knowledge of subject area demonstrated with
evidence of reading and some understanding.
Key issues identified but discussion descriptive in parts.
There is evidence of reflection on clinical practice,
supported by literature with rationale.
Planning and organisation is apparent but there is some
repetition.
A number of inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
Some knowledge and understanding demonstrated but
discussion not well developed.
Some key issues are identified but discussion mainly
descriptive.
Some evidence of reflection on clinical practice.
60 – 79
50 - 59
41 - 49
50 – 59
41 - 49
40
41 – 49
40
26 - 39
40
26 - 39
11 - 25
26 – 39
11 - 25
1 - 10
11 - 25
1 - 10
0
1 - 10
0
0
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Evidence of reading but limited application of the literature to
support the work
 Some evidence of planning and organisation.
 A number of inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
Approved referencing system is not used appropriately.
 Some knowledge and understanding of subject area
demonstrated showing some evidence of reading.
 Key issues are not clearly identified.
 Very limited reflection on clinical practice with little attempt
to apply supporting literature.
 Planning and organisation is limited.
 Spelling, grammar and punctuation require attention.
 The knowledge demonstrated is superficial with limited
evidence of understanding of subject area.
 Limited evidence of reading appropriate literature to support
the discussion.
 Some reflection on clinical practice but at a superficial
level.
 Insufficient attention is paid to issues surrounding safe
practice.
 Limited evidence of planning and organisation.
 Spelling, grammar and punctuation require attention.
 Some attempts at referencing.
 Knowledge unclear/inaccurate with limited evidence of
understanding subject area.
 Limited evidence of reading appropriate literature to support
the discussion.
 Little evidence of reflection on clinical practice with
insufficient attention paid to issues surrounding safe
practice.
 Poor presentation and/or structure.
 Spelling, grammar and punctuation are poor.
 Does not answer question set.
 No evidence of knowledge and understanding of subject area.
 Limited evidence of appropriate reading.
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N.B.
No evidence of reflection on clinical practice.
Virtually illegible and poorly presented.
Work not submitted.
Incomplete submission (some part of the work is missing).
The word limit falls outside the parameters as stated in
the unit/general handbook
0
0
0
(i) Shaded areas indicate the minimum ‘pass’ mark
(ii) Referencing:- Level 1 Inaccurate referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet.
Level 2 Inaccurate referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet and the mark should be
reduced by one marking band.
Level 3
Inaccurate or incomplete referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet, and the
work should be graded as a 40.
(iii) It is expected that confidentiality of patients, staff and organisations will be maintained. If confidentiality is
breached then work will be returned to the student for this to be rectified. This may mean that there is a delay in the
publication of results. See Undergraduate Programme minutes, Faculty wide consultation)
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Appendix 5
PGT Marking criteria
MARKING CRITERIA FOR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
The University of Sheffield – School of Nursing and Midwifery
Postgraduate Marking Criteria
Marking standards
Precise descriptors
Distinction 70-100
Critical insight
Excellent originality and creativity exhibited
Literature
Excellent critical engagement with an extensive range of
appropriate literature.
Referencing follows the guidelines.
Theory/practice
Critically evaluates current research and outstandingly;
utilises relevant scholarly material in the discipline.
Demonstrates the ability to apply these in order to enhance
practice.
Communication of ideas
Articulate, coherent, logical progression of argument/thesis
illustrating creativity and depth
Pass 60-69
Critical insight
Very good evidence of originality and/or creativity
Literature
Critical engagement with a range of appropriate literature.
Referencing follows the guidelines.
Theory/practice
Critically
evaluates
current
research:
utilising
relevant
scholarly material in the discipline.
Demonstrates the ability to apply this in order to enhance
practice
Communication of ideas
Well structured argument/thesis that demonstrates creativity
and depth.
Pass 50 – 59
Critical insight
Shows evidence of original and creative thought
Literature
Evidence of engagement with appropriate literature
Referencing follows the guidelines
Theory/practice
Critical analysis evident with evidence of developing skills of
critical evaluation; utilises relevant sources of evidence.
Demonstrates the ability to critically reflect on practice
Communication of ideas
Argument has appropriate structure and develops logically
Clear Fail 26-49
Critical insight
Inconsistent originality or creativity
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Literature
Lacks familiarity with key literature.
Referencing does not always follow the guidelines.
Theory/practice
Considers current research and scholarship in the discipline.
Demonstrates limited awareness of their application in the
enhancement of practice.
Communication of ideas
Arguments demonstrate understanding of the topic.
There is a lack of clarity in their articulation.
Failed in all aspects 0-25
Critical insight
No originality or creativity
Literature
Little or no familiarity with key literature.
Referencing inadequate.
Theory/practice
Little or no awareness of current research and scholarship in
the discipline.
Demonstrates little or no awareness of their application in the
enhancement of practice.
Communication of ideas
Arguments demonstrate little or no understanding of the topic.
There is little or no clarity in their articulation.
A grade of 0 is awarded if the assignment is greater than +/10% of the word limit
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET
Agreed Mark
Assignment
Student Number :
Assignment :
Attempt :
Unit Code :
Programme Code :
Dist
Submission Date :
Level :
Cohort
Group :
Pass
Fail
Campus
MARKER :
Comments The reason you have been given the above grade is:
Turnitin Similarity :
Signature :
PRINT NAME
Action :
Date:
MODERATOR :
PRINT NAME
The marker has:
Agree
Disagree
Appropriately interpreted the assessment criteria
Appropriately applied the marking criteria
Comments :
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Signature :
Date :
EXTERNAL EXAMINER:
PRINT NAME
Signature
Date:
Appendix 6
Harvard Referencing
HARVARD REFERENCING
A bibliographical reference should contain sufficient information for someone else or yourself to trace
the item in a library. It is very important to be consistent and accurate when citing references. The
same set of rules should be followed every time you cite a reference. The School of Nursing and
Midwifery require you to use the Harvard system to compile the reference list for your assignment.
Citations in the text should give the author's name with the year of publication and then all references
should be listed in alphabetical order at the end of the paper/dissertation.
Harvard method of citation in the text
All statements, opinions, conclusions etc. taken from another writer's work should be acknowledged,
whether the work is directly quoted, paraphrased or summarised. In the Harvard System cited
publications are referred to in one of the forms shown below:
Single author:In a study by Benner (1989) coping with illness was investigated ....
In a study (Benner, 1989) coping with illness was investigated ....
When an author has published more than one cited document in the same year these are
distinguished by adding lower case letters after the year within the brackets.
Burnard (1992a) wrote about communication for health professionals that ....
Two authors :In the book by Basford and Slevin (1995) .....
More than two authors:Benner et al (1996) conclude that ....
Harvard method of quoting in the text
When quoting directly in the text use quotation marks as well as acknowledging the author's name,
year of publication and page number of the quote in brackets.
Short quotations e.g. up to 2 lines can be included in the body of the text:Weir (1995) states that "defining roles and their remits is not simple"(p.10).
Longer quotations should be indented in a separate paragraph:Thomas and Ingham (1995) in discussing staff development state that:
"Development is infectious, and staff who previously have recoiled
from undertaking a degree or conversion course have been
encouraged by the success of others"(p.33).
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If part of the quotation is omitted then this can be indicated using three dots:Weir and Kendrick (1995) state that "networking is no longer solely within the male domain
."(p.88).
Secondary referencing
Secondary referencing is when one author is referring to the work of another and the primary source
is not available. You should cite the primary source and the source you have read e.g. (Fiedler and
Chemers, 1974, cited in Douglass, 1996). Secondary referencing should be avoided if at all possible.
Harvard method of listing references at the end of the text
References should be listed in alphabetical order by author's name and then by date (earliest first),
and then if more than one item has been published during a specific year by letter (1995a, 1995b
etc.). Whenever possible details should be taken from the title page of a publication and not from the
front cover, which may be different. Each reference should include the elements and punctuation
given in the examples below. Authors' forenames can be included if given on the title page but they
are not required to be. The title of the publication should either be in italics or underlined. The
examples given are in italics:
A book by a single author:
Benner, P. (1989) The primacy of caring: stress and coping in health and illness. Reading,
Mass., Addison-Wesley.
A book by two authors:
Burns, Nancy and Grove, Susan K. (1997) The practice of nursing research: conduct, critique
and utilisation. 3rd edition. London, Saunders.
A book by more than two authors:
Mares, Penny et al. (1995) Health care in multiracial Britain. Cambridge, Health Education
Council.
A book by a corporate author (e.g. a government department or other organisation):
Health Visitors' Association (1992) Principles into practice : an HVA position statement on
health visiting and school nursing. London, Health Visitors' Association.
An edited book:
Basford, Lynn and Slevin, Oliver (eds) (1995) Theory and practice of nursing: an integrated
approach to patient care. Edinburgh, Campion.
A chapter in a book:
Weir, Pauline (1995) Clinical practice development role: a personal reflection. In: K. Kendrick
et al. (eds) Innovations in nursing practice. London, Edward Arnold.
An article in a journal:
Allen, A. (1993) Changing theory in nursing practice. Senior Nurse, 13(1), 43-5.
Government publications
Department of Health (1996) Choice and opportunity: primary care: the future. Cm.3390.
London, Stationery Office.
A thesis or dissertation:
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Stones, Marian (1995) Women, nurses, education: an oral history taking technique.
Unpublished M.Ed. dissertation, University of Sheffield.
A secondary reference:
Fiedler, F. and Chemers, M. (1974) Leadership and effective management. Glenview,
Illinois, Scott Foresman & Co. Cited in: Douglass, Laura Mae (1996) The effective nurse:
leader and manager. 5th edition. St. Louis, Missouri, Mosby.
Brenda Johnson, Ruth Merrill, Lyn Parker
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Appendix 7
Electronic journals
CITING ELECTRONIC SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Data is available in various formats apart from printed documents such as books and journals.
Increasingly information is available in electronic form via a computer, on the Internet, CD-Rom,
microform, film, television or radio. This guide sets out to provide examples of how to cite these
electronic sources of information in the Harvard style. There is a separate document outlining how to
cite printed material. The standard copyright law applies equally to electronic sources and any
reference to other people's work should be acknowledged with citations in your text and inclusion in
your reference list.
INTERNET SOURCES
Individual works
Author/editor surname, Initial. (Year) Title [online]. Edition. Place of publication, Publisher. Available
from: URL [Accessed date].
Example:
Ward, R. (1997) Nursing and Health Care Resources on the Net [online]. 2nd edition.
Sheffield, University of Sheffield. Available from: http://www.shef.ac.uk/~nhcon [Accessed 17
March 1998].
Include the year of publication in brackets, if no publication date is given write (No date).
Only mention an edition statement if the document clearly states that the pages have been rewritten
rather than just updated. Most Web pages are updated on a regular basis. Date of publication is the
date the pages were last updated.
The accessed date is when you viewed, downloaded or printed the Web page. This statement is
necessary to allow for any subsequent changes which may be made to the page or if the page is no
longer available.
The term publisher is used here to cover both the traditional idea of publisher of printed sources, as
well as organisations responsible for maintaining sites on the Internet, such as the University of
Sheffield.
Often information is put on the Internet by organisations without citing a specific author. In such
cases, ascribe authorship to the smallest identifiable organisational unit (this is similar to the standard
method of citing works produced by a corporate body) or start with the title.
Example:
The University of Sheffield Library (1997) The Library Service Charter [online]. Sheffield,
University of Sheffield.
Available from: http://www.shef.ac.uk/~lib/services/charter.html
[Accessed 17th March 1998].
Citing electronic journals
Author surname, Initial. (Year) Title of article. Journal title [online], Volume (part), location within the
host. Available from: URL [Accessed date].
The "location within host" is the equivalent of page numbering used with printed sources. If the
document does not include pagination an alternative may be used e.g. date, labelled part, or the total
number of lines, paragraphs or screens.
Example of an article from a journal available in print and electronic form:
Bradshaw, Ann (1998) Charting some challenges in the art and science of nursing. Lancet
[online], 351 (9100),438-40. Available from:
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http://www.thelancet.com/newlancet/sub/issues/vol351no9100/essay438.html [Accessed 24th
March 1998].
Examples of articles from journals only available online:
Brown, M. A. (1996) Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the
Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing [online], 1st
August 1996. Available from: http://www.nursingworld/ojin/tpc1/tpc1_6.htm [Accessed 17th
March 1998].
Gibbs, Graham (No date) Debate - Who Should Judge Portfolios? Deliberations [online], 2
paragraphs.
Available from: http://www.lgu.ac.uk/deliberations/portfolios/gibbs1.html
[Accessed 24th March 1998].
Citing a full text item from an Online bibliographical database:
Author surname, Initial. (Year) Title of article. Journal title. Volume (part), pages. Full-text [online].
Online database name on host [Accessed date].
Example of full text article from CINAHL via the Ovid Biomed service:
Newens, Andrew J. et al (1997). Changes in reported dietary habit and exercise levels after
an uncomplicated first myocardial infarction in middle-aged men. Journal of Clinical Nursing
6(2), 153-160. Full-text [online]. CINAHL, Ovid Technologies Inc. [Accessed 28th May 1998]
Citing an abstract from an Online bibliographical database.
An abstract should only be cited if it has proved impossible to obtain the full text of the article and it is
essential to your work to do so.
Author surname, Initial. (Year). Title of article. Journal title. Volume (part), pages. Abstract [online].
Online database name on host [Accessed date].
Example of abstract from CINAHL via the Ovid Biomed service:
Redman, G. M. (1997). LPN-BSN: education for a reformed health care system. Journal of
Nursing Education 36(3), 121-7. Abstract[online].
CINAHL, Ovid Technologies Inc.
[Accessed 28th May 1998]
Citation from a database that includes citation instructions.
Sometimes the database instructs you on how to cite references. This might be at the end of the
article. You must cite the reference as they state. Put in brackets at the end of the citation that this is
the case.
Example of such a citation:
Renfrew MJ and Lang S. Early initiation of breastfeeding. (Cochrane Review) In: the
Cochrane Library, issue 2. Oxford:Update Software; 1998. Updated quarterly. (Citation as
instructed)
Mailbase/Listserv email lists
These discussion lists generate email messages which are sent directly to the subscriber. Many lists
will archive the messages sent. References to these messages should be treated in a similar fashion
to journal references; using the list name in place of the journal title and the subject line of the
message in place of the article title.
For "Available from" use the email address of the list administrator. These details, together with the
author, will appear in the message header.
Author, (Day Month Year). Subject of message. Discussion list [online]. Available from:
Mailbase/Listserv email address [Accessed date].
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Examples:
Wright, S (20 March 1998) Team nursing in an acute psychiatric unit. Psychiatric-nursing
[online].
Available
from:
http://www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/psychiatric-nursing/199803/0209.html [Accessed 24th March 1998].
Harvey, R J (19 Mar 1998) Re: early onset dementia. Candid-dementia [online]. Available
from: http://www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/candid-dementia/1998-03/0012.html [Accessed 5th May
1998].
Please note that items may only be archived on discussion group servers for up to a year. A local
copy could be kept by the recipient, who is giving the citation, but a note should be given to this effect.
It is also in your interest to print a copy of potentially temporary sources in case you need to prove a
source after it has been deleted/moved/changed.
Usenet newsgroups/Bulletin boards
Usenet newsgroups allow people with similar interests to read and post messages in a common
location on the Internet.
Author (Day Month Year). Subject heading of message. Newsgroup [online]. Available from: Name
of Usenet newsgroup [Access date].
Example:
Sanner, J S. (5 May 1998) Case Management. Sci.med.nursing [online]. Available from:
news:sci.med.nursing [Accessed 5th May 1998].
If the author's name and initial is not given, use the email name.
Example:
medman64@worldnet.att.net (5 May 1998) Re: Case Management. Sci.med.nursing [online].
Available from: news:sci.med.nursing [Accessed 5th May 1998].
Personal email
If you wish to make reference to personal email messages then the following format is recommended.
You should get a sender's permission to quote a message especially if you quote their email address.
Sender (Sender's Email address) (Day Month Year).
(Recipient's E-mail address).
Subject of Message.
Email to recipient
Example:
McConnell, D. (D.McConnell@sheffield.ac.uk) (28th November 1997) Follow up to your
interview. Personal email to L.Parker (l.a.parker@sheffield.ac.uk).
OTHER ELECTRONIC SOURCES
Audiocassettes, CD-Roms, Film, Microform, Radio Broadcasts, Television, and Videos
When citing one of the above items information about the nature of the item should be given where
necessary after the title.
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Example:
Peters, T. (1991) Tom Peters Live.
Publications.
[Audiocassette].
Boulder, USA, CareerTrack
Many CD-Roms, films, videos and broadcasts are the co-operative work of many individuals. These
should either be cited with the title as the first element, or if there is an individual with clear
responsibility for the intellectual content his name should be used e.g. the director.
Examples:
Pride and Prejudice. [Video]. (1997) London, BBC.
Encarta 98 Encyclopaedia. [CD-Rom]. (1998) New York, Microsoft Ltd.
Henderson, David. (1985) Reith Lectures. BBC Radio 3 and 4. Nov - Dec 1985.
ASSIA Plus [CD-Rom] (1987-to date) London, Bowker Sauer.
Individual items within a programme should be cited as contributions.
Example:
Thatcher, Margaret. (1986) Interview. In: Six O'Clock News. TV, BBC 1. 1986 Jan 29.
18.00hrs.
Tips and hints
You can use the computer to reduce the amount of typing and therefore, the potential errors which
may occur, when referencing. It is possible to have more than one application running at a time and
move between them, for example Word and Netscape.
To switch between applications press and hold down ALT while pressing TAB repeatedly to cycle
through running applications. When you release TAB the application comes to the foreground.
Alternatively press Control and Escape simultaneously to open the Task List. Select the application
and then press Enter. If you have not yet opened Word, select Program Manager and open Word by
double clicking on the appropriate icon.
When in Netscape or any other Web browser, highlight the location bar with the URL by clicking with
the mouse and dragging over the text to be copied. A blue background will appear. Click on Edit and
Copy. Switch to Word, position the cursor where you wish the text to go, click on Edit and Paste.
Acknowledgements:
The following documents have been used in the compilation of this guide and further information can
be obtained from them.
Bournemouth University. Academic Services Group. Library and Information Services. (1996) A
Guide to Citing Internet Sources [online]. Bournemouth, Bournemouth University. Available from:
http://bournemouth.ac.uk/service-depts/LIS_Pub/harvardsyst.html [Accessed 7th July 1998].
Crane, N. (1997) Bibliographic Formats for Citing Electronic Information [online]. Burlington,
Vermont, University of Vermont. Available from: http://www.uvm.edu/~ncrane/estyles/ [Accessed 7th
July 1998].
University of Sheffield Library (1998) Recording, citing and presenting references [online]. Sheffield,
University of Sheffield. Available from: http://www.shef.ac.uk/~lib/useful/refs.html [Accessed 7th July
1998].
Brenda Johnson, Ruth Merrill, Lyn Parker
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Appendix 8
Plagiarism Action Guidance
The following table has been developed to assist markers in instigating the appropriate course of
action when they detect a high level of similarity in a student’s work that has been submitted to
“Turnitin”.
On full time programmes it is recommended that all students submit their own work via “Turnitin”.
On part time programmes unit leaders must submit at least 20% of work to “Turnitin”.
The table is not definitive, there will still be occasions when professional judgement will need to be
exercised.
Sources of plagiarism are identified as below:



Published material
Database sources
Another student’s work
This student’s previous work, which may be:
o a previous attempt at this assignment or
o a previous assignment for another unit/module
Plagiarism may also be identified as poor or inappropriate referencing that may be as a result of
inexperience. If, in the markers professional judgement, this is deemed to be the case the action
guide below does contain appropriate action to be taken.
If the marker requires any clarification regarding their concerns then they should consult with the
director/deputy director of learning and teaching.
It is important that programme/unit leaders ensure that information on avoiding plagiarism is included
at the beginning and end of all taught units on part time programmes. On full time programmes
sessions should be timetabled at the beginning of each semester. For units delivered on-line or by
distance learning the unit/programme leaders should ensure that students are given the opportunity to
complete the distance learning package.
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Inappropriate Referencing v Plagiarism
Evidence
of Sections of work matched; sources individually
inappropriate
acknowledged, but fails to paraphrase and/or
referencing.
identify secondary sources.
Plagiarism
Sections of work matched but no attempt made to
acknowledge this as the work of others
Prior to considering the options below the marker should read the report
and make an appropriate adjustment where the similarities identified by
turnitin are judged unreliable.
For UG and PG dissertation/theses please see the general university
regulations
Percentage of work Evidence of
plagiarised
Plagiarism
inappropriate
referencing
Up to 49%
50-100%
1st Instance
A 0 grade will be awarded
Student will be seen by The student will be seen by the
unit/programme leader
Programme Leader and personal
Action as identified on teacher/unit leaders.
the marking criteria A record will be entered in the
should be followed.
student’s personal file.
Tutorial
support
is
offered as part of
feedback.
Letter 2 to Student
2nd Instance
As for Plagiarism
A 0 grade will be awarded
The student will be seen by the Programme Leader,
personal teacher/unit leader and/or Director/Deputy Director
of Learning and Teaching.
A record will be entered in the student’s personal file.
Tutorial support is offered.
The student may be referred to faculty/NMC/regulatory body
where appropriate.
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APPENDIX 9
Standards for formative feedback
The School Of
Nursing
And
Midwifery.
STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF FORMATIVE FEEDBACK ON ALL
UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
These standards apply to 1st attempts and resubmissions.
 Formative feedback represents a crucial element of the teaching and learning process. It is
the student’s individual responsibility to seek formative feedback from their tutors. When
unsure of who their academic tutor is students are required to contact the course
secretary/administrator.
 Students are strongly encouraged to seek formative feedback early on in the assessment
process. In the case of written assignments, this would normally be in the form of an essay
plan or outline.
 General feedback on written drafts will usually address four key areas: i) structure/flow of
assignment, ii) critical analysis, iii) application to assignment guidelines/context, iv)
referencing.
 Tutors will not normally provide detailed feedback on full drafts of written work.
Feedback on the content of a draft essay or other written work will only usually be provided
when part of a plan/outline.
 Detailed corrections to grammar and syntax will not be made in the provision of formative
feedback. Attention will only be drawn to the need to address deficiencies in this area,
when required.
 Students will normally receive acknowledgment of receipt of their work submitted for feedback
within 48hrs (2 working days); in event of non-receipt of acknowledgement, students are
required to contact the course secretary.
 Students will normally receive formative feedback on their work within 5 working days. In the
event of a tutor being absent/sick for longer than 5 working days, an email “vacation”
message will be used to inform students of the absence and what cover has been arranged
for the provision of formative feedback.
 Work submitted for feedback within 5 working days of assessment submission date will not
normally be considered.
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 Students should not expect to receive formative feedback on more than two occasions for
each assignment. In the case of longer pieces of work, such as dissertations, this may not
be the case. Students who are experiencing particular difficulties with their assignments
should seek to negotiate additional support from their academic/personal tutor, who will
also be able to direct students to University support resources (TASH, library etc.).
 Formative feedback may be written (e.g. email) or verbal (e.g. face-to-face meeting or
telephone) as agreed in advance between student and relevant tutor.
 A record of feedback provided will be kept in the student record.
 Students will not be given an indication as to whether or not the work has achieved the
necessary standard for a pass prior to submission for summative assessment.
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Appendix 10
Graduate Attributes
Sheffield
Graduate
Attribute
General Opportunities and Specific
Module
Experiences
Activities
Knowledgeable in
their subject
Broad range of optional core
modules
Delivered by experts/specialists in
their field
Experience in both academic and
practice/placement settings
Consideration of current relevant
evidence, policy and theoretical
perspectives in health care
SURE
Taught by researchers that lead by
example
Taught by experts with an excellent
overview of research in their field of
expertise
SURE
Development of reflection skills
Structured opportunities for
engagement with students and
academics from other departments
and areas of practice
Engagement with/consideration of
current evidence, policy and
theoretical perspectives
Innovation
Promotion of the use of initiative
Teaching and learning strategies that
promote problem based learning
Deciding how to use
evidence/information appropriately
SURE
Development of general academic
principles: Outcomes/writing /criteria
at different academic levels
Searching/selecting/reviewing
sources of evidence
Knowing where and when to seek
skilled assistance
Use of/exposure to a range of
different technologies in the learning
process
A skilled and
ethical researcher
A critical, analytical
and creative
thinker
Entrepreneurial
problem solver
Information literacy
Skilled in the use of
IT
Efficient
planner/time
manager
Personal Development Planning
Individual tutorial support
Progress interviews
Mentorship and buddy systems
Learning
Contact with/exposure to service users
in both voluntary and formal health care
settings
Broad range of assessment strategies
in both theory and practice
Exposure to different sources of
evidence/knowledge
Developing learning strategies and
reflection skills
Research ethics
Research theory
Research design and conduct
Dissertation
A broad range of teaching, learning
and assessment strategies that are
challenging and relevant to the level of
study
Specific university module available
Project development/planning
Exposure to practice/placement
learning environments
Working with other
organisations/departments
Completion of a dissertation
Placement projects
Completion of a variety of assessments
requiring use of different sources of
evidence
“Fair means” awareness
On-line learning: MOLE2
Bloggs
Social Media: eg Blogs
Turnitin
Unit in studying in higher education
Organising Placement opportunities
Developing personal learning
goals/outcomes
Development of personal and
professional attributes
Working with an awareness the
assessment calendar
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Flexible team
member
Working in different learning
environments
Health care disciplines
Accomplished
communicator
Learning how to respond
appropriately to others from different
backgrounds in different
environments
Looking at verbal and non-verbal
methods of communication
Studying with students from diverse
backgrounds
Exposure to a broad range of
learning and teaching strategies
Problem based and self directed
learning opportunities
Personal development Planning
Society membership
Involvement in governance
HEAR
Sheffield volunteer scheme
Nursing/Health Society
Committee membership
Awareness of diversity and its
influence on health
Equality issues and health care
Engaging with the city
Independent
learner
Active citizen who
respects diversity
Culturally Agile and
able to work in
multinational
settings
Professional and
adaptable
Well rounded,
reflective, self
aware and self
motivated
Competent in
applying skills and
knowledge
Exposure to a range of front line
health and social care staff
Taught by professionally
registered/qualified staff from a range
of backgrounds
Exposure to both academic and
health care communities
Range of personal and academic
activities
Regular tutorial support and progress
interviews
Personal Development Planning
Mentorship and buddy systems
Comprehensive programme of
learning with an wide range of
teaching and learning activities
Student progress interviews
Knowing how/when and where to
obtain support
Small and large group activities
Sharing roles in group activities
Negotiating roles
Problem based approaches to learning
Practice learning/placement
experiences
Nuris1ng/Health Society
Discussions
Presentations
Organising practice learning/placement
activities
Group tutorials
Inter-professional activities
Communication skills unit
Application of strategies to module
specific content
Use of effort time in learning
experience
Planning learning and assessment
Opportunities for practice
learning/placements
Opportunities for community
engagement
Application of concepts in different
areas of learning, practice and via
placements
Opportunities to work abroad
ERASMUS
Range of placements with appropriate
supervision
Host organisation supervisor
development
Development of personal attributes
Range of learning activities
Awareness of boundaries
Self awareness
Giving and responding to feedback
Assertiveness
Presentation skills
Placement and practice learning
experiences
A wide range of appropriately
challenging assessment strategies
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FMDH Graduate
Attribute
Develop and use
evidence in clinical
practice, care and
delivery and/or
management
Work
collaboratively,
often as part of an
inter-professional
team, to enhance
and improve
patient outcomes
and healthcare
delivery
General Opportunities and
Experiences
Research appreciation and
application
Evidence based practice
Dissertation
Examination of barriers and
strategies
Team working
Barriers
Boundaries
Roles and responsibilities
Leadership and management
Specific Module Learning Activities
Policy development
Care study presentations
Health challenges project
Teaching packages
Portfolio development
Clinical focus units
Opportunity to work/study with
students/professionals from
Midwifery
Speech and language therapy
Dentistry
Social work
Patients as educators
Specialist Nurses
Opportunity for exposure to practice
learning experiences
Specialist/advanced practice
Professional
roles/boundaries/limitations
Legal/regulatory aspects of practice
Inter-disciplinary working
Patient safety
Safeguarding
Raising and escalating concerns
Risk assessment
Opportunity for exposure to practice
learning experiences
Professional behaviours in care
delivery and patient interaction
Communication and inter-personal
skills development
Collaborative projects
MDT working
Responsibility and accountability
Show personal
responsibility and
accountability in
care delivery
Professional attributes/behaviours
Ethics
Law
Regulation
Accountability and responsibility
Anti-discriminatory practice
Demonstrate good
character and
excellent
interpersonal
sensitivities
Student roles and responsibilities
Professional body regulation
Tutorials
Social media
Have a broad
understanding of
concepts of health,
illness, public
health and global
healthcare
Sustain the
ongoing
development of
their professional
knowledge and
skills
Health
Illness
Politics
Health sociology/psychology
Public Health
International systems of healthcare
Policy
Clinical focus units
PDP
Tutorials
Support
Portfolio development
Opportunity for exposure to practice
learning/placement experiences
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Appendix 11
Recording of Lectures
Written Permission to Audio Record Lectures
Student and lecturer to complete Parts A and B together:
Student’s name……………….
Course………………………
Date of Lecture………………………
Lecturer’s name………………………
A: Learning need
Tick
one
option
I have provided evidence that I have a formally recognised learning need
including a recommendation that my learning would be supported by me audiorecording lectures
OR
I request permission to record this lecture because English is not my first
language and my learning would be supported by me audio-recording lectures
B: Agreement

I agree that the audio-recording of this lecture is for my own personal educational use.

I agree that I shall not share this recording with anyone else. This includes other students or
sharing via social networking sites.

I agree that the audio-recording I make of this lecture will be kept securely by me and deleted
once I have finished using it for my own educational purposes.

I am aware and agree that any breach of this agreement will be reported by the School of
Nursing and Midwifery to the University of Sheffield for consideration of appropriate
disciplinary action.
Signature of student
Date
Signature of lecturer
Date
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